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Ford - Inoperative hvac controls
Official notice
14 Mar 2025
Last checked
14 Mar 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Ford - Inoperative hvac controls. Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2025-03-14.
What to do now
Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s23.
Units affected
471
Recall number
25S23
Official notice
2025-03-14
The hazard
The hazard
Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: Ford Motor Company.
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